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Birth Injury

G&E attorneys help families seek the truth as well as financial compensation, including, but not limited to, past, present and future medical expenses; pain and suffering; loss of a normal life; and loss of future earnings that a child may sustain as [gelaw.com]

Paarz, Esq. have presented over 65 birth injury cases and assisted many families in birth injury lawsuit settlements to lessen or eliminate the financial burden caused by birth injuries. [weisspaarz.com]

We present expert testimony and financial estimates related to the need for special education, medical equipment, future medical treatment, nursing care, and loss in quality of life. [mcgowanhood.com]

All four elements must be present in order for the plaintiff to win. [20] References [ edit ] Laroia, Nirupama (2 February 2015). "Birth Trauma". MedScape. WebMD LLC. Retrieved 13 December 2017. "Birth Defects". Kids Health. Nemours. [en.wikipedia.org]

  • Hemophilia A

    Newborns who have bleeding disorders (such as hemophilia ) are also at increased risk of bleeding in the brain. Most infants with bleeding do not have symptoms, whereas others can be sluggish (lethargic), feed poorly, and/or have seizures. [msdmanuals.com]

  • Falling

    In adults, brachial plexus injuries are the result of trauma such as falls or motor vehicle accidents. In babies, the brachial plexus nerves in the shoulder are vulnerable during the birth process. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

    Most birth injuries fall into 1 of 3 main categories: orthopedic injuries; nerve injuries, and brain damage. Understanding the various types, causes and significance of birth injuries can be difficult. [birthinjuryhelpcenter.org]

    When these decisions are so bad that they fall below the accepted standard of care for your community, they are medical malpractice. [psblaw.com]

    Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional’s performance falls below the standard of care expected in the medical community. [forthepeople.com]

    Asphyxia causing brain damage may also fall under medical practice when it occurs before birth or after birth if the doctors played some role in its effect. For example, if a doctor failed to warn a mother about a possible complication. [dolmanlaw.com]

  • Pallor

    The clinical presentation depends on the volume of blood loss and can include pallor, bluish discoloration of the abdomen, distension of the abdomen, and shock. Treatment is supportive with volume resuscitation and surgical intervention if needed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    Intra-abdominal bleeding should be considered for every infant who presents with shock, pallor, unexplained anemia, and abdominal distension. Overlying abdominal skin may have a bluish discoloration. [emedicine.medscape.com]

  • Nausea

    Common Medications That Cause Serious Birth Defects Accutane – Acne medication Ace inhibitors – Blood pressure medication Clomid – Fertility medication Diflucan – Antifungal medication Zofran – Anti-nausea medication Depakote, Tegretol and Topmax – Anticonvulsant [marronelaw.com]

  • Hearing Impairment

    Cerebral palsy can lead to additional health issues such as vision and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and speech problems. [ml-law.net]

    Conditions that cut off oxygen to the infant’s brain, which can result in brain damage, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, breathing problems and death Bone fractures caused by improper use of equipment such as forceps and vacuums. [rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com]

    There may also be an array of cognitive problems, ranging from learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, vision or hearing impairments, or difficulty with speech and the ability to communicate. [willenslaw.com]

  • Fussiness

    Temperament and Behavior : Although parents expect that their infant will cry after birth, excessive crying and high-pitched wails combined with other abnormal behavior, such as refusing nourishment or extreme fussiness, may be signs of brain damage. [medicalneg.com]

  • Incontinence

    […] injury Delay or failure to perform a cesarean section Brain damage/mental retardation Failure to diagnose and treat preeclampsia Caput succedaneum Injuries from improperly performed episiotomy Cephalohematoma Impaired sexual function Cerebral palsy Incontinence [medicalmalpractice-la.com]

    […] following complications : Pregnancy malpractice/maternal birth injuries – mismanagement of the pregnancy Complications caused by delivery using forceps Abnormal bleeding caused by medical negligence Injury to bowel or bladder Pelvic injuries during birth Incontinence [traceysolicitors.ie]

    Those with Cerebral Palsy may also have: Difficulty with vision, hearing, and speech Intellectual and learning disabilities Seizures Abnormal touch or pain perceptions Oral diseases Mental health/psychiatric conditions Urinary incontinence Autism spectrum [dolmanlaw.com]

  • Urinary Incontinence

    Those with Cerebral Palsy may also have: Difficulty with vision, hearing, and speech Intellectual and learning disabilities Seizures Abnormal touch or pain perceptions Oral diseases Mental health/psychiatric conditions Urinary incontinence Autism spectrum [dolmanlaw.com]

Utility of ultrasound in noninvasive preoperative workup of neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Pediatr Radiol. 2016 May ; 46(5): 695 – 703. PMID: 26718200. . Google Scholar 43) Basha, A, Amarin, Z, Abu-Hassan, F. Birth-associated long-bone fractures. [journals.sagepub.com]

Workup Workup consists of radiographic studies of the shoulder and upper arm to rule out bony injury. The chest should be examined to rule out associated phrenic nerve injury. [emedicine.medscape.com]

A workup for bleeding disorders may be considered in selected cases if the degree of bleeding is out of proportion to the trauma at birth. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In many cases, spinal cord injuries are temporary, and with treatment and rehabilitation a child can make a full recovery. A spinal cord injury lawyer may be able to help families alleviate the stress of expensive treatments. [braininjurylaw.ca]

There is often a big difference between the ideal, most advanced treatment and the treatment and services covered by private medical insurance and programs like Medicaid. [weisspaarz.com]

Additional injuries, such as broken bones, may not be classified as "serious," but require treatment that is difficult and expensive. [foleylawfirm.com]

We may be able to recover financial compensation for your child’s injury, medical bills, and a lifetime of medical treatment and/or nursing care your child may require. [greeneketchum.com]

These treatments could drain your family's finances unless you are able to obtain compensation from the faulty party. [cavanaghlawgroup.com]

What will life with a child with a birth injury look like, and what is the prognosis of certain birth injuries? It’s natural for these and many more questions to come to mind. [birthinjuryguide.org]

Visitors to this site will find information and resources about the different types birth injuries and their potential causes, as well current information on treatment, prognosis and financial assistance. [birthinjuryhelpcenter.org]

[…] guidelines for determining prognosis are available. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The prognosis of spinal cord injuries depends on the level of injury. Lesions below T4 have a comparatively better prognosis. Superficial soft tissue injuries generally heal well without any residual sequelae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Risk factors asphyxia breech presentation shoulder dystocia instrument delivery macrosomia obstructed labor Etiology There are a wide range of conditions related to birth trauma, ranging from superficial and minor injuries through to fatal injuries. [radiopaedia.org]

Etiology The birth process is a blend of compression, contractions, torques, and traction. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The exact etiology is uncertain but due to the lowest incidence with cesarean deliveries, it has been suggested that retinal hemorrhages are caused by pressure exerted on the fetal head during passage through the birth canal [ 1 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The Epidemiology of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy in the United States: Declining Incidence and Evolving Risk Factors. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Feb; 39 (2):e134-e140. [ PubMed : 29016426 ] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiologic aspects of shoulder dystocia-related neurological birth injuries. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Sep 11. [Medline]. [Guideline] Narakas AO. The Paralysed Hand. Edinburough: Churchill Livingstone; 1987. [emedicine.medscape.com]

To understand the range of birth injuries, one must know the risk factors, clinical presentations, pathology and pathophysiology, and postmortem autopsy findings. [journals.sagepub.com]

Retrieved from Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology. (2018, July 26). Retrieved from Laptook, A. R., Shankaran, S., Tyson, J. E., Munoz, B., Bell, E. F., Goldberg, R. N., … & Das, A. (2017). [abclawcenters.com]

Pathophysiology of neonatal subconjunctival hemorrhage. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1992 Mar; 31 (3):149-52. [ PubMed : 1547586 ] 16. Holden R, Morsman DG, Davidek GM, O'Connor GM, Coles EC, Dawson AJ. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

No parent can know with certainty whether a birth injury was preventable without expert guidance. [bakerandgilchrist.com]

If a newborn’s death is deemed preventable, it could be termed a wrongful death. Preventable Birth Injuries The death of an infant is always a tragedy, if it could have been prevented with better medical care, the loss is even more devastating. [cerebralpalsyguidance.com]

Birth injuries are injuries the baby sustains from physical trauma during the birthing process — which means they’re almost always preventable. [psblaw.com]

If your child has suffered a preventable birth injury, the compensation you could receive from a birth injury lawsuit might be the only way to provide the services and care your child needs to maximize his or her recovery. [weisspaarz.com]